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Artistic and research interests
Professor Kalevi Ekman holds the chair of Product Development at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Aalto University. His interest in research covers product design and development in general, new innovation development, and the most important question “How to educate the best product developers in the world?”. He is interested in testing and applying these new ideas, not only in academic environment, but extending their usage into industrial contexts as well.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Licentiate degree, Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology
Award Date: 11 Jun 1991
Master's degree, Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology
Award Date: 27 Aug 1984
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Inertial measurement method and application for bowling performance metrics
Laine, S., Turunen, T., Guggemos, M., Ekman, K., Kiviluoma, P. & Kuosmanen, P., 2020, Proceedings of the 5th Baltic Mechatronics Symposium. Aalto University School of Engineering, 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
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Learning across silos: Design Factories as hubs for co‐creation
Björklund, T., Keipi, T., Celik, S. & Ekman, K., 1 Dec 2019, In: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATION. 54, 4, p. 552-565 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Preface
Ölvander, J., Wever, R., Johansson, G., Warell, A., Elgh, F., Rönnbäck, A. Ö., Isaksson, O., Larsson, T., Steinert, M., Ekman, K., Hansen, P. K., Juuti, T., Malmqvist, J., Ritzén, S., Sæmundsson, R. J. & Hansen, C. T., 1 Jan 2018, NordDesign 2018 : Design in the era of digitalization. p. 2-3 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Foreword / postscript
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Envisioning future innovative experimental ecosystems through the foresight approach. Case: Design Factory
Munigala, V., Oinonen, P. & Ekman, K., 29 Dec 2017, In: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF FUTURES RESEARCH. 6, 1, 16 p., 1.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Passion-based Co-creation
Björklund, T. (ed.), Laakso, M. (ed.), Kirjavainen, S. (ed.) & Ekman, K. (ed.), 2017, Helsinki: Aalto University. 251 p.Research output: Book/Report › Anthology › Professional
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ATTRACT2-WP4-work
Ekman, K., Kar, S., Castren, K., Feng, X. & Halme, E.
01/02/2021 → 31/01/2025
Project: EU: Framework programmes funding
Prizes
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Innovaatiopalkinto Otaniemi International Innovation Center, Finland
Ekman, Kalevi (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Taideteollisen korkeakoulun kunniajäsenyys TaiK, Finland
Ekman, Kalevi (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Award or honor granted for academic or artistic career
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Vuoden opettaja 1999 Teknillisen korkeakoulun ylioppilaskunta, Finland
Ekman, Kalevi (Recipient), 1999
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Vuoden opettaja Teknillinen korkeakoulu, Finland
Ekman, Kalevi (Recipient), 2001
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
Activities
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Foreign Organisation
Kalevi Ekman (Visiting researcher)
8 Sep 2016 → 9 Sep 2016Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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International Conference on Engineering Design (Event)
Kalevi Ekman (Editorial board member)
2011Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Membership of an editorial board
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European Journal of Engineering Education (Journal)
Kalevi Ekman (Editorial board member)
2011Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Membership of an editorial board
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Design Conference (Event)
Kalevi Ekman (Editorial board member)
2011Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Membership of an editorial board
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University (External organisation)
Kalevi Ekman (Chair)
2010Activity: Memberships (typically long-term positions of trust) › Position of trust in a society or network
Press / Media
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Aalto-yliopiston omintakeinen tuotekehityskurssi on pyörinyt jo neljännesvuosisadan – ja matka jatkuu
23/05/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Seuraa Aalto-yliopiston kovimmat tuotekehitysideat etäyhteyden avulla
12/05/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Sculptor creates freely available design for antimicrobial touch guard to save y
Jari Aromaa, Kalevi Ekman & Katrina Nordström
11/09/2020
3 items of Media coverage
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Otaniemen tuotekehityskurssilla valmistuu koirabotti - "Tässä on osa itse hajulaitteesta"
Shreyasi Kar, Kalevi Ekman & Anu Haverinen
19/05/2019
1 item of Media coverage
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Aalto-yliopisto mukana EU:n jättihankkeessa
06/09/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance